Elif

The Fit Expert

The Mini Elifs are a fantastic heel that fits like a dream. Some people do go half of a size down in these darlings.

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Description

Named for and designed by Vancouverite Elif for John's Open Source Footwear Program (OMG! If you don't know about this click on Fluevog's Open Source). Built upon the classic Fluevog Mini heel, this Mary Jane inspired shoe with a wide strap of high grained aniline vegetable-tanned leathers is sure to fit all shapes of feet. Elif's design made John stand up and declare her design an OSF "Chosen" design. We hope you are as excited as John is. Go on, fall in love. We dare you!

REVIEWS (42)

Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmy!

ceebee - NU

Got these yesterday in the mail. Where do I begin? Opening a parcel from Fluevog is in itself a hugely rewarding experience. The paper feels like gift wrap...the shoe bag and shoe horn are just so nice to have...and then the postcard finishes it all off....I fee llike a member of a very special group of people with great taste....These are my fourth pair of Vogs.. A friend gave me my first pair ever because they didn't quite fit her as well as she hoped and I had already given her a pair of sealskin boots that were too tight for me. Anyway, as I was saying, these are my fourth pair... in Size 12. Women my age with size 12 feet have grown up deprived of pretty shoes. So, am I completely over the moon? Yes. Just holding them in my hands sends me over the moon. Then I put them on and they fit perfectly, divinely, incandescently.They are the most beautiful shoes I have ever owned.I have them in green but the fit on these surpasses the fit on the greens, which my friend gave me.

First (of many)

Jodi - Canada

These Elif's in Olive were my very first pair of Vogs - I wanted something fun, but comfortable and wearable, and that is exactly what I got. Most often I pair these ones with jeans and a sweater, but they have been worn with bare legs too. I landed on an 11 in these, and they stretched a little (the leather is like butter) but the ankle strap adjusts, so it has just moved over one more spot. These are show stoppers - I have had people yell across the street that they like my shoes :) I will say the green as it shows on my computer does nothing to express how bright (and lovely) they are - I often equate them to a green fire engine colour. Love my mini heels :)

Swoon worthy

Tracy - Salem, OR

I got these as a gift for myself when I lost weight. The color was irresistible (lime&purple). Although, I was 37 they were my first pair of real heels. The hourglass shape of the heel made them stable enough for me to feel comfortable in heels. I wear a 7 in most shoes but have these in a 6 and they work great. I find in minis I can wear 1/2 to 1 size smaller than my typical 7. They are a bit wide, but that is okay of I don't have a ton of walking to do. I would still buy them!

Wished I got a half-size smaller

Chris - Calgary

These are lovely. My pants love 'em! Wished I got a half-size smaller. I'm normally in 6.5 and I should have got size 6. A little too late for me now but that's ok, I could still work it.

Magic color changing shoes

Leigh Ann - Los Angeles

After about a year of coveting these beauties I bought the olive/gray colored Elifs. I call them my magic color changing shoes because in natural outdoor light they are more what you see on the computer screen, a bright olive green. But in indoor light (especially my kitchen with its horrible neon lighting) these are a NEON lime green. Yes, neon! As I go from room to room in my house they change color from neon green, to lime green, to olive. Trying to match clothing to them has been a creative adventure.

I love these shoesies!

Melissa - Victoria, BC

My beautiful olive Elifs arrived this morning from the Quebec City store and I am so very pleased with them. I ordered a half size larger than I usually wear in everyone else's shoes based on my really high instep, advice from the Fluevogologist at the Granville store and a pair of Minis I already own. They are a little roomie in length but otherwise absolutely perfect! The leather is soft, the straps are comfortable and they look AMAZING!

Retro Chic

Sandra - Vancouver, BC

I LOVE these shoes. Just got them for Christmas and they are my new favourites. So comfy and stylish. :-D

Call me Lovey Loverson

Christine - Indianapolis, IN

No where near a Fluevog store, I waited to buy these shoes for over a year. I called a West Coast store to talk about fit and I ordered them.

They fit like a dream - I haven't worn heels in years and these are so comfortable.

I especially love the easy on-easy off wearability of them, and it does not make for a sloppy fit.

I'm shopping my next pair already and I have had these and worn them for two days!

]:o)

Sooooo disappointed...

Lynn - Iqaluit

X-) ordered these online and expressed my concern about fit based on another size 11 shoe I had previously tried on that was also stubby-toed, that was too small for me. Anyway, though I now own three other fluevogs in size 11, these are too small. I have a long narrow foot and the store staff seemed not to pay attention to my concern. Very frustrating since I just paid $32 to have them shipped here and will pay the same to ship them back. An expensive experiment. I think the green Elifs are the most gorgeous shoe I've very put my foot into. I am devastated. (:`( my experience is that these shoes fit small (in length).

Ellen - Saint Clair Shores, MI

:-) I love love love!!! My second pair of Fluevogs! I got these in black and cream, and they are so beautiful!

I usually take size 8.5. I read in the reviews that these run a bit big. And when I ordered, there were only size 8s available in the black, so I went with that. I am so glad I did. They fit perfectly. Bottom line: probably best to go 1/2 size smaller.

Favorite Fluevogs!

Secure Fluevogger - Innisfail

Okay maybe second fav's, could also be a tie which is saying alot since I have alot of shoes. So why these, partly because when I got them my dedicated spouse couldn't get them in size 6.5 - he was buying them as a congratulatory gift and when he couldn't get them online, he called every store listed on the website until someone somewhere said she could check her computer for other stores stock. :-} Thank heavens for great staff at Fluevog. Anyway, hubby went off to work with narry a word and I got these stunners in the mail, oh happy day. They never fail to get commented upon & even the president of my workplace stopped me in the hall to say - hey where'd you get those shoes? Women comment often, but you know you've got killer footwear when the men are prompted to actually look at your feet instead of - oh never mind. They are comfy like slippers, I can run in them if needed without fear, stairs are done at the same pace as in a pair of runners. Awesome home run shoes!

More Perfect Minis

Lisa - Brunei

Minis... I love them all. This is my 4th member of the Mini family and is the best fit I've had yet... I have always found the 6 a fraction small and the 6.5 too big, but these in a 6 are sheer perfection. The ankle strap keeps the foot firmly back in the shoe, as well as curving sexily around the foot, and the green/gray/purple colour scheme is simply fabulous. Probably now the most comfortable shoes I own and they look amazing too!

Mini Elif - Olive, Gray, Purple

Alicia - Phoenix

OK - so I love the Mini's! The first time I wore these shoes I was traipsing through the Seattle airport and a table of 4 women tracked me (stalked...truer to what they did) down to ask about these shoes. They're comfortable, great for those on your feet, need good shoes days. Again - the Seattle folks rock in their ability to help with sizes!

Best. Shoes. Evar.

Stacey - Houston ,TX

I vacillated for months on whether or not to get these shoes. I'm a SAHM, I don't do super-awesome stuff anymore so I wondered if it would be worth it. WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG? I haven't worn high heels since before my son was born 5 years ago, but I wore these all day without any problems! Why didn't I know about Vogs back when I had to wear suits and still schlep servers all over a giant hospital campus?

Bottom line: you will NOT be disappointed with these shoes. BUY THEM NOW!

Dany - Canada

DO NOT get these shoes if you do not like compliments and stares!! I didn't get them last year and my size sold out, so I was beyond happy when it was restocked. I go the green/grey/purple ones in a size 7 like other minis I have. I still have to use gel inserts as my feet are very narrow. Love the curvy strap across the foot and the colour is gorgeous. I'd love another colour combo, maybe the black and white ones. Awesome shoes and awesome service from the Vancouver store.

At last

Petra - Calgary

I was originally trying to track these lovelies down for my wedding and you guys tried so hard to find me a pair in the olive, purple and grey but serendipity stepped in and I got a different set of your fab shoes. However the day I was picking up my wedding shoes, these were back in begging to be tried on. Thank god for layaway. I am so happy to be sporting them and will wear them as my honey moon shoe!

More than I asked for

Kim - St.Gallen, Switzerland

First of all a big thanks to Paul at the NY/Mulberry Store. He's the best - and I hope to meet him sometime when in NYC! So...my (olive, grey, purple) Mini Elif's arrived within a week and I thought I'd give them a go tonight while out in town. They turned out to be a huge hit - friends were amazed and the compliments poured in! These are fantastic shoes! They fit to regular size - are a fantastic color combination, not to mention - extremely comfortable and I'm sooo glad I got them. Thank you Fluevog!! Thank you Paul !

Perfection!

Joanne R. - South San Francisco

I was one lucky gal when I won these on International Fluevog Day. These shoes are pure perfection - something that definitely applies to the Mini family. I have the black/cream ones. While I usually wear a size 9, I typically go with a size 8.5 in the Minis. The color is classic and goes with pretty much anything. Also, be prepared to turn heads in this shoe. @>-

what to do

Shannon - san francisco ca

I bought these beauties in green...got home and after 3 hours of wear the inner sole slid and peeled away from the back of the heel so i exchanged them without an issue and the next pair did the same thing....was a bit disappointed this happened twice. I own 10 pairs and this is a first time ive had trouble...they fit great so i dont understand. a little bit bummed out (:`(

Need smaller sizes!

Audrey-Jane - California

I love these shoes but even a 6 is too big for me. I was in the LA store recently and tried them on and they are fabulous. All of the Mini styles are too big for me and I am so sad! I have 10 pairs of Fluevogs, all Operettas except one Wearever and I wear them constantly. I want a pair of Minis badly so please John, could you make a few pairs in a size 5 1/2? Please?

Sian

I had been eyeing a few of the Mini shoes for quite awhile. I was nearly ready to commit to the Zazas when I spotted the black and ivory Elifs in the Calgary store. I slipped them on and was in love. I wore them out to a work event for their first outing. A long night of schmoozing and standing and my feet feel great! That is no easy feat either, I have wide-ish feet with a high arch. Makes finding cute shoes that don't hurt a tough thing, especially since I started to have heel pain issues. No pain at all with these beauties!

Divine

Misty - Edmonton

Was THRILLED when they restocked in green and I could finally buy my size. Totally worth the wait. Not only are they compliment magnets, they're super comfortable (I went dancing in them with nary a blister) and fit true to size. I plan on ordering in the other colours.

Pink!

Victoria P - Baltimore, MD

I just got these beauties in the Boston shop last weekend, and I've worn them three times, prompting 2 Fluevog fans to stop me to talk about these shoes. They are fantastic! Thanks to Ali in the Boston shop I have yet another fantastic pair of shoes in my wardrobe. Thanks so much Ali! You are the best, with an almost psychic knowledge of my shoe taste! Hope I'll see you again, next time I'm in Boston!

Cecilie - Norway

As per size: I got a half size bigger, just because there weren't any left in my normal vog size. If I had gone down half a size, they'd be too small! And I'm talking length of the shoes, as I doubt anyone will have trouble fitting into the roomy toe-box. I'll be able to wear these with socks, or with heel/sole inserts to remedy the larger size. Yay for awesome shoes! :-D

2 are better

Amy Dah Dah - Austin, TX

I bought these in grey a year ago. I love them and they are beautiful, hip and comfy to boot (or to heel, ha). This year I bought them in berry, and they may be even more adorable if that's possible. What I will say is I think they need to make more in GREEN. Collect all 3!!! I've never own 2 shoes in different colors, Fluevogs anyway, and it's quite an impressive Fluevog collection I have.
Anyway, I love them like all the others. BUY a half size smaller though than your normal street shoe. I'm a bona fide 7, but these fit great at a 6.5
Ciao!

Gorgeous color!

Rebecca - www.winnipegstyle.ca

I purchased this shoe in the green and absolutely love them! I am always happy when Fluevog makes such cool colors! Very true to size! Might have to get the grey ones too! Fluevogs are addictive!

I adore!

Jessica - Kelowna BC

Bought them in the olive just before summer started and have rarely taken them off since. Great for girls with normal to wide feet, and very true to size. My only problem is that since losing a pile of weight this year the straps have been slightly stretched out and as a result are a bit too big. Time to get a couple extra holes put in,

Love these shoes!

Kathy C - Eugene

these were my third pair of John Fluevogs and they are my favorite..The Portland Oregon store was amazing in working with me to get just the right size and I am so..happy..I wanted the olive but waited too long and they were no longer available so got the gray..so lesson learned from now on..I will not wait to buy

My new favorites

Raquelita - MN

I bought these freaking amazing 'vogs in the lovely Montreal store. I wanted the Mini Zazas in red and pink, but they didn't have my size so I ended up going with the Elifs instead. I got them in grey, purple, and pink, and they are oh so purdy. I have only worn them a couple of times, and I've already received numerous compliments. They fit perfectly in my true size (7.5) and are incredibly comfortable for walking. I'm as in love with my tenth pair of 'vogs as I was with my first!

The Green Shoes of Pure Awesome

Kellie Shore - New Zealand

Lusted after these online and was not disappointed when I saw them in person on holiday in the US. Fit beautifully and totally comfortable. Had many admirers as green as my beautiful Elifs on first wearing today :-D

Attention Grabbers!

Terra - Oregon

Within 10 minutes of wearing the lime green Elifs out in public I had a shocked smiling boss, a stunned co-worker,and 2 complete strangers that LOVED them so much they had to write down the website address to check out all the cool Vogs! I just love these shoes and they were comfortable enough to proudly wear all day long :)

Duck Feet?....Best Fit Ever!

Julienne - State of Jefferson

No exaggeration...as if the last was made from my foot. I have toe problems and despaired finding a heel that I could wear for more than 15 minutes. On a whim, I tried these in my usual size 7 and found them to be too floppy and large, sized down to 6.5 and they were perfect...enough wiggle room for my duck feet without having to worry about that extra inch in front that I trip over and that great curved strap..Wow! Works perfectly for my narrow ankle. The sole is cushiony so I can stand/walk pain-free for hours. If you are similarly duck-footed and think you will never find a heel that fits, try these. I will get another pair or 2 of these...I'm not taking a chance that they won't be made for a few years.

More Birthday Shoes

Christina - Columbus Ohio

YEAH, love the green color way, my friends call it Christina green, since I own/wear have so much of that color. The shoes fit great, I wear a size 6 but I have wide duck feet, which means I don't have to stretch them out. I've got just a few pair of Vogs, I don't dare count them, then I couldn't justify buying more, but I always find that they are true to size when I buy them. At least for me they are.

size 5 please

judy - tx

i received these in a size 6 but they are too big PLEASE bring these in a 5 i bought both colors but have to return so sad

Beautiful and Flattering

Julia - Texas

I have these in grey and green and they are, like all my Fluevogs, fabulous. I ordered my regular Mini size (7.5) and they fit well but the inner sole is a smooth leather and my foot slides forward a little bit. Easily remedied with a ball of foot insert. This style is extremely flattering to the foot and ankle. It reminds me of some shoe designs I've seen from the '20s and and I can imagine myself wearing them to a garden party at Gatsby's estate. The curve of the strap is beautifully slimming and they do not look/feel "chunky" at all. I'm a huge fan of the Mini heel and it looks amazing in green and grey, respectively. These were my first forays into different colours (I generally choose basic black) and I can't recommend them highly enough. As with all Fluevogs, I get compliments everywhere I go.

Fire Truck Green

Julie - Maryland

I just got mine! I admit I laughed when I got them out of the box, because they are BRILLIANT. The color of the leather is more like fire truck green--a greened yellow--than what I was expecting, and yellower than the heel itself.

They are wonderfully comfortable, though, and if you're going to Vog, then VOG, right? :D

I love them.

UNF!

S. - CT

If you heard a sustained squeal reverberating throughout the tri-state area tonight, that was me trying on my new gray and purple Elifs. SO. MUCH. AWESOME. Thank you, fabulous people in the NY store! And as a big-footed person, I am extra pleased to report that they do indeed run rather big and wide. I wear a 12, and often a Fluevogian 12 is more like an 11.5 or an 11, but these 12s are definitely solid 12s. They're even a little roomier than the rest of the Mini family. Usually I need to put my new 'Vogs in shoe stretchers for a week or so before breaking them in, but I am going to wear these tomorrow. Awesome, beautiful, comfortable, lovely, amazing. Yay!

SQUEEEEE!

Laura - Atlanta, GA

My lime green pair just arrived last night and they are FABULOUS!!!! As some have mentioned they do run a smidge big, although I ended up keeping my size (an 11) because I fear my right foot would not be happy with a 1/2 size smaller.

A big thank-you to Rebecca in Chicago who helps me with all my Fluevog needs and questions :)

christa - alameda, ca

Much as I coveted the green ones, I already have two-tone green Qtees so practicality won out and I bought the grey/purple instead. The style is just adorable, and they do run a teeny bit big but I think that's due to the open side styling. The very helpful Denny at the Haight store measured the 7.5s for me and they fit perfectly. Compared to my other Minis, the Dollface in 7.5 and Qtee and Gorgeous in 8, I'd say if you aren't sure then call the store and ask for measurements. You can't beat Fluevog for extraordinarily helpful employees!

When I die...

Kellie - Okotoks

When my six year old daughter saw my new green Elif's she said, "When you die I'm going to bury you with all your Fluevogs. Except these ones. They're mine". They are a little more limey in real-life (which is fab), fit a half size bigger then my other Fluevog's and were comfy right out of the box! I've been waiting for the perfect green shoes for years and I've finally got them...until John comes out with lime green, low-heeled, Fellowships...hint, hint.

So fun!

JLG - Chicago

Bought the green ones and cannot wait for the snow to melt so I can wear them!! I bought these in a 9, where I have the Mini Lover's in a 9.5, and there's plenty of room for socks! Best part, they're basically a slip-on! Comfy and cushioned insole.

too good to be true.

Julie - Edmonton!

I just can't take my eyes off of them. Thank you so much for lime green goodness.